もじもじ

Readings

Kana: もじもじ、モジモジ
Romaji: mojimoji, mojimoji
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Definition

adv
vs
1

bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling; haltingly

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

(かれ)不安(ふあん)げにいすの(うえ)でもじもじした。
➥He shifted about uneasily in his chair.
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「どーした、もじもじして」「あーいや、(なに)かパンツのゴム()れちゃったみたいで」
➥"What's up? Fidgeting like that" "Er, well, it looks like the elastic's gone in my pants."
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彼女(かのじょ)人前(ひとまえ)()るともじもじする(くせ)がある。
➥She is in the habit of fidgeting in the presence of others.
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「どうしたんだよ、(いえ)(まえ)でモジモジと」「うん・・・お(にい)ちゃんがかえってくるの、まってたんだ」
➥"What's up? Fidgeting around in front of the house." "Um ... I was waiting for you to come back."
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